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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Star masthead and contact details

The page shows the Seattle Star logo and publishing info including offices in Seattle New York and Chicago. It lists rates for single copies six cents per week twenty five cents per month and notes mail and carrier delivery with no free copies.

Hobson and the Popinjay of Heroism

A tale of a young man named Hobson who seeks sympathy after a heroic deed. He thrives on applause, gathers a junkyard collection from abroad, and faces a duty demand on government property. The story contrasts public adulation with the cost of reputation and loyalty.

United States Alabama Santiago Hobson

Chicago University Joke Provokes Mixed Reactions

A country girl from Illinois asked President Harper to meet her at the Chicago train, a request that became public and drew mixed responses. Some sided with courtesy, others mocked the gesture, though the girl deserved no shame for seeking help in navigating city life.

Ilinois University of Chicago Harper Universy Rockefeller

Memorial fund invites all to contribute to late president

Trustees announce a public fundraising effort to build a lasting memorial. The monument association urges contributions from everyone, even a child, as a simple offering will be received and added to the fund. The late president is described as a man of the people and friend to all, with no enemies.

Monument Association

City Committee to Discuss Street Work Again

A special committee will meet to decide if more street work should proceed this late in the season. Mayor advises on planned improvements, and the committee members are Parry Muldoon Blake and James.

Men Parry Muldoon Blake James Sheldon

Insane Man’s Money Suit In Alaska Under Judge Tallman

Mrs Menagh testified accompanying Meegan to Nome and claimed ownership of a share of Chinnick district Alaska claims. Judge Tallman ordered funds held and later denied an ex parte claim. Menagh says she paid 2995 and seeks the balance plus costs. An affidavit and garnishment attempt followed the ruling.

A. Me H Henry Meegan Meegan Chinnick

Postmaster Receives Oil Strike Report From Sunset

G Williamson of Sunset California reported a flow of oil from a well belonging to the Queen Oil Co. of George M. Stewart, the Sunset postmaster and company president. The Sunset firm is expanding as a railroad is being built toward Bakersfield.

George M. Stewart G. Williamson Sunset Cal Queen Oil Co Stewart Bakersfield

First Marine Concert at Port Orchard Scheduled

The opening concert for the new marine unit at Port Orchard will be held in the afternoon. Boats will dock at Columbia at 2:15 and 4:03 p.m. The item mentions IKM Clark Co and 115 Second Ave. A note highlights photography panels available for 3.50 per dozen from Meyer at Columbia.

Marine Port Orchard Columbia Gar IKM# Clark Co Second Ave Meyer Moran Bros Cifie Bremerton U. S. Navy Yard Sidney Charleston Pleasant Beach Bean Point Seattle Lili Stremerton State of Washington County of King Agard Nesferson Ovegren, Mil Company Scandinavian - American of Nels N. Anderson A Peterson Pear King County Ington Dwight’ Tion Washington Anderson Jane C. Agard

Ride on the Athion Amid Scrapers and Teams

Five men with teams and scrapers, led by Rosenstock, work across the 4th and EB area. Fir signals captains as the crew advances, pushing toward the next milestone amid a busy project sequence.

Rosenstock Fir Queen City Employment Bureau 3Rd Ave Fred Rosenstock Mth E Se

Firemen Delayed As Major House Fire Rages

The residence of Capt. James Nugent at Minor avenue and Cherry Street caught fire before 7 30 last evening. Flames spread from the third floor while the alarm box at James street powerhouse could not be read due to a stuck door. Engine arrival was delayed by street damage and confusion over the alarm. The roof burned fiercely before firefighters controlled the blaze in about 30 minutes. Estimated loss to the house about 8800 with 11000 in furniture damaged. insurance coverage noted.

James Nument Minor Avenue Cherry Street James Street Walter 8. Fulton Ma. Nugent Cook Sheldon Third Avenue Seneca Street Mme Pederson Europe America Tella Kitty Ging Harry Hayward Grand Pacific Hotel Firat Avenue Carolina Second Avenue Madison G. H Star W. F. Davis

Quicksand bed halts sewer repair at Eighth and Virginia

A sewer break at Eighth and Virginia threatened work until repairs were finished. Crews found the subsoil to be a bed of quicksand requiring a concrete foundation for stability. A photographer caption notes the Inland Flyer ride.

Eighth Virginia

Secondhand goods and local services in Seattle ad page

A fragmented newspaper advertisement page lists secondhand furniture cook stoves and carpets from Red Front Furniture in Seattle with half price notes. It also mentions advertising services from C V White Advertising Bureau and Home Restaurant and Bakery, among other everyday buy and sell notices and professional listings.

Red Front Furniture Company Second Avenue South C. V. White New York Seattle Third Avenue Lloyd, Briscoe Oyd Nekly Peel O11 Co McDonald Block Ye Hensel Minckley Mrs. Tait Thira Avenue Sis

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